At age 6, the family moved to Wakeeney, Kan., where she attended a one room school house. At age 12, the family moved to Eaton, Colo., where Isabel attended Eaton schools and graduated in 1945, from Eaton High School. In 1949, she married Leo Ernest Milnek; that marriage ended in a divorce. On May 25, 1956, in El Reno, Okla., Isabel married Henry Trammell Bratton. Henry preceded her in death in 1968, and Isabel and the children moved back to Greeley. Isabel worked in retail for many years, and later worked at Greeley National Bank, also known as Affiliated National Bank for 23 years, retiring in 1992.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to knit and designed many sweaters for the family. She made and gave away 400 pairs of mittens to small children and also made and gave away many slippers.

Isabel is survived by her children, Pete (Danielle) Bratton of Greeley and Suzanne Frantz of Greeley; grandchildren, Brittany Martinez of Greeley, Marissa Ciambotti of Hawaii, Elizabeth Bratton of Boulder, Cassandra Bratton of Loveland, Christopher Bratton of Greeley, Bethany Bratton of Greeley, and Mitchell Printz of Greeley; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Alfred “Lefty” (Sharon) Dietz of Easly, S.C.; and a son-in-law, Mick Printz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; daughter, Lisa Printz; and two sisters, Elnora Willmann and Leila Lundberg.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, 1321 9th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631.

Eleno Flores

May 16, 1923-Feb. 5, 2013

Age: 89

Residence: El Paso, Texas

Eleno Flores passed away in El Paso, Texas, on Feb. 5, 2013, at the age of 89. He was born May 16, 1923.

Eleno worked as a night watchman for an American mining company working the historic Magistral del Oro mines and veins, in the state of Durango, in northern Mexico. His four sons formed the local Greeley band Los Flores de Durango, and moved to Colo., in the 1970’s. Eleno’s three daughters live in El Paso, Texas. In 1997, Eleno survived his fight against throat cancer with the aid of a laryngectomy that claimed his ability to speak but never his sense of humor or joy for life. Even late into old age, Eleno enjoyed climbing trees, gardening, teasing small children, neighborhood dogs and short order cooks at local restaurants.

He is survived by his four sons, three daughters, 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Felicitas Flores in 2003.

Eleno Flores will be interred next to his wife in their home town of Sauces de Cardona, Durango, Mexico.

Gene Merle Norris

Oct. 19, 1921-Feb. 6, 2013

Age: 91

Residence: Estes Park

Gene Merle Norris, 91, of Estes Park passed away at the Grace Pointe Senior Care Facility in Greeley. He was born in LaSalle, on Oct. 19, 1921, to Essie and Ernest Norris.

Gene married Hazel (Hatch) Norris on May 29, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He attended College High School and Colorado State College in Greeley.

Gene enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942, and rose to the rank of master technical sergeant. His tour of duty included the Philippines, where he was one of a handful of electronic specialists responsible for implementing the early use of field radars. He served until 1945.

He was recalled by the Navy in 1950, to serve in the Korean conflict. There, he served as a Chief Petty Officer in charge of electronics on board the USS Boxer. He was discharged in 1952.

After leaving the Navy, Gene started his own radio and video business. That business expanded until 1971, when he joined the Colorado Air National Guard.

Gene was a chief master sergeant of electronics stationed in Greeley. His tour with the Colorado Air National Guard included several trips overseas to supervise the servicing of Air Force radar stations. He retired from active duty in 1983.

After retiring, he and Hazel moved to Estes Park, Colo., in 1986. Hazel still resides at their home in Estes Park.

Gene is survived by his wife, Hazel in Estes Park; his two sons, Danny and Gary of Walnut Creek and Danville, Calif.; six grandchildren, Patrick Norris, Matthew Norris, Dawn Henke, Mark Norris, Amy Carlon, and Scott Norris; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dale and Don; and his sister, Lois Morgan.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, Greeley. A reception will follow at the Allnutt Reception Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Estes Park Humane Society in care of Allnutt Funeral Services, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.